CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU
HI 201 – USA History through Civil War
Willis H A Moore, MEd, Instructor
Willis.moore@adjunct.chaminade.edu  - - - - - - - - -808-782-3562 = voice and text
SYLLABUS - Fall Semester DUG 2015
Text is required:  HIST 3: USA HISTORY to 1865 – Schultz 

CONTENT AND CONTEXT OF THIS COURSE:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of –
3 streams of USA origins: native, European colonial, African,
Religious perspectives and influence of these three streams, especially the religion
     of the European arrivals:  Anglican, Puritan/Separatist, Roman Catholic,
Sectional and regional differences in Colonial America, New England, Middle Colonies,
     Chesapeake and southern colonies,
Formation of governmental structures during and following the war for independence,
Growing regional differences and polarizations of South and North,
Roles of the “frontier,” of “Manifest Destiny,” and of the industrial revolution in the
     Pre-Civil War era,
Slavery as a social, political, religious, economic issue,
Issues surrounding nullification, secession, war, and reconstruction.

YOUR GRADE:
Class attendance and participation….role will be taken                                       15 pts
Weekly class assignments:  13 @ 5 pts each                                 up to 65 pts possible
Midterm Examination (essay type)                                                                      20 pts
Final Examination (essay type)                                                                           20 pts
Annotated (critical) Book Review (if you choose to do)                                        10 pts
Extra credit  - movies, museum visit, downtown trek, etc.                                   no limit
(Note total exceeds 100 - it is possible to get a good grade in this course!  Do not wait to get started, however, assignments begin with week #1.)

90 pts = “A”, 80 pts = “B”, 70 pts = “C”, 60 pts = D, below 60 = “F”

SCHEDULE OF READINGS / TESTS/ Etc:
 25 AU - Intro selves, syllabus, read Text Chapter 1, written assignment;
 31 AU - read Text Chapter 2, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 01 SE - read Text Chapter 3, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
PRELIMINARY GRADE STATUS REPORTS
 08 SE - read Text Chapter 4, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 15 SE - read TEXT Chapter 5, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 22 SE - read TEXT Chapter 6, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 29 SE - read TEXT Chapter 7, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 06 OC - read TEXT Chapter 8, MID TERM EXAMINATION on Chapters 1-8;
 13 OC - read TEXT Chapter 9, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 20 OC - read Text Chapter 10, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 27 OC - read Text Chapter 11, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 03 NO - read Text Chapter 12, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 10 NO - read Text Chapter 13, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 17 NO - read Text Chapter 14, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 24 NO - read Text Chapter 15, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 01 DE - FINAL EXAM IS DUE THIS WEEK - - Kau Aloha.

SUBMITTING WORK:
You have the option of writing your assignments and bringing to class:
SINGLE SPACING, portrait, BE SURE your name is on your work;
Or
Submitting via e-mail to willis.moore@adjunct.chaminade.edu, NOTE the ONLY acceptable Formats are pdf or rtf - - do not submit in any other format

OFFICE HOURS:
Professor will try to accommodate your needs; just ask!
GENERALLY:  MTWThF - 0930h-1130h - Henry 208C

Owing to commitments made before this term's schedule was firmed, to Church history writing projects,
and some additional conflicts, Professor Moore may miss a class or two - - you will be notified by E-mail in advance of such absence.